In Ghana, maize and poultry are essential products for food security as well as for income generation and poverty reduction. The markets of these products are sensitive to various interventions and shocks. In this book we investigate how these market distortions affect different groups of households in Ghana. First, we analyze the profitability of maize production in different regions of Ghana. Net buying households loose significantly due to higher product prices. In addition, their production level is likely to decrease due to higher input costs. Second, we have developed a Multi-Market Model (MMM) for Ghana. We apply different scenarios dealing with changes in margins, prices, tariffs and productivity. The strongest impact on poverty reduction and food security can be achieved by investing in agricultural productivity. Finally, a case study dealing with the impacts of an avian flu outbreak in Ghana is conducted. We find that effects on households are small due to heterogeneous sources of income. However, the overall effects on the domestic poultry market especially through the demand shock are harsh and will harm specialized poultry producers most.
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Publisher
Vdm Verlag
ISBN-13
9783639222883
eBay Product ID (ePID)
16049028043
Product Key Features
Book Title
Policies, Shocks and the Recent Food Crisis
Author
Nico Heerink, Christoph Schmitz, Research Fellow Devesh Roy
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Publication Year
2010
Number of Pages
120 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
229mm
Item Width
152mm
Item Weight
186g
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Title_Author
Christoph Schmitz, Nico Heerink, Research Fellow Devesh Roy